Government
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Latest Fleet News 29 Jul 2019SWARCO eVolt chosen by East Lothian Council for new EV charging hubs
East Lothian Council has chosen SWARCO eVolt to supply its electric vehicle (EV) charging units.
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General News 16 Jul 2019Government reveals plans for all new-build homes to be fitted with EV charge points
The Government has revealed plans to have new-build homes fitted with their own EV charging point.
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Environment News 1 Jul 2019Idling drivers face larger penalties in air quality crackdown
The Government will launch a new consultation this summer with the intention of increasing the penalties for vehicles left idling.
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Fleet Industry News 24 Jun 2019Government announces new requirements for electric chargepoints
Roads Minister Michael Ellis has today (24 June 2019) announced that all government-funded home chargepoints installed in the future must be ‘smart’.
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Fleet Industry News 22 Mar 2019
ClientEarth lawyers issue legal risk warning over council air pollution inaction
ClientEarth has written to 38 local authorities in England and Wales warning of the legal risk of inaction on air pollution
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Tax and Legislation News 16 Jan 2019Government again rejects calls to bring forward 2% BIK rate for EVs
The Government has again ignored calls to bring forward the 2% BIK rate for pure EVs from April 2020 to April 2019.
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Fleet Industry News 13 Dec 2018Government and industry take up the EV charge point challenge
Government-funded and commercial-backed ventures are seeking to identify solutions to some of the most pressing concerns around EV charging infrastructure.
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Fleet Industry News 28 Nov 2018Government should help alternative fuels flourish, says AA
The AA has called on British Government to help alternative fuels flourish, as the fleet industry indicates a “strong desire” to use them.
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Guest opinion 5 Nov 2018Better plug-in strategy needed
By Matthew Walters, head of consultancy and customer data services at LeasePlan
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Editor's view: The Big Picture 26 Oct 2018Pre-Budget announcement spells bad news for EV advocates
The Government's announcement ahead of the October 29 Budget spells bad news for EV uptake
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General News 1 Oct 2018West Midlands gets £20m to become Future Mobility Area
The West Midlands will become the UK’s first Future Mobility Area, receiving £20 million of Government funding.
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Fleet Management Home 26 Sep 2018Fleet Budget Manifesto momentum builds as industry asks Gov to make clear decision
Delegates at industry briefing call on the Government to make a clear decision so fleet bodies can work with ministers to achieve the best outcome for all. By Stephen Briers
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Guest opinion 24 Sep 2018Government must act now to boost EV sales
By Andrew Leech, managing director Fleet Evolution
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Tax and Legislation News 11 Sep 2018Government announces £106m investment in EV development
Investment in electric vehicles (EVs), batteries and charging technology, to be unveiled at the country’s first ever Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Summit today.
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General News 6 Aug 2018Government’s LTASC fund provides £54m boost to automotive sector
A Government-backed scheme has delivered a £54 million boost to England’s automotive supply chain.
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Editor's view: The Big Picture 23 Jul 2018
Will Treasury listen to fleets' concerns as drivers face hefty BIK payments?
Stephen Briers questions whether Treasury will listen to fleet's concerns as company car drivers face hefty BIK payments
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Environment News 23 Mar 2018LowCVP outlines agenda to target consumer behaviour
The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) has outlined its three-year strategy, putting consumers at the centre of its focus.
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Tax and Legislation News 2 Feb 2018
Government proposes clamp down on emissions cheating
The Government has launched a new consultation document outlining its plans to clamp down on car makers that fit emissions ‘cheat’ devices.
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Guest opinion 24 Jul 2017Company cars: Tax strategy puts benefit at risk
Martin Evans, managing director of Jaama discusses why he thinks the Governments tax strategy is putting the future of the company car at risk.
